New signings take charge: Who’s calling the shots at HSV | OneFootball

Ninth place after 22 matchdays, plus a postponed game against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in hand: HSV can be more than satisfied with their season’s performance so far.

Especially at their home Volksparkstadion, the Red Shorts are almost unbeatable. Their strong performances in front of their own fans have already earned them points against FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund. But it’s not just their home strength that carries the team. Crucial, too, is a newly reorganized hierarchy with a striking number of new arrivals in key roles.

At the top of this hierarchy is according to a Bild report summer signing Yussuf Poulsen. The Dane was named captain immediately after his signing. Although injuries have repeatedly slowed him down on the pitch, his late winning goal in the northern derby against Werder Bremen underlined his value. As a mentor for young players like Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit, the veteran also plays an important role.

Poulsen is deputized by Nicolás Capaldo. The Argentine, who joined from RB Salzburg in the summer, has already worn the armband 15 times. Originally planned for central midfield, he is now a permanent fixture in the back three and is indispensable to the Hanseatic leadership core.

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HSV leaders organized in Leadership Group

Following them is another key performer, Miro Muheim. The Swiss left-back is one of the longest-serving players in the squad and has gradually taken on more responsibility over the past few years.

This leadership is complemented by the now famous Leadership Group. Members of this team council include Nicolai Remberg as well as new signing Sambi Lokonga, who has taken on more responsibility after departures such as Jonas Meffert. The main contact for the collective is assistant coach Richard Krohn.

Remberg recently explained how this leadership structure works on ZDF Sportstudio: “We talk about many topics that are important on and off the pitch. About training, if the week was a bit too tough. About what wasn’t good in communication. Also during the game, if we need a break, how we communicate that. This is how we bring topics to the team.”

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